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INDIA bloc holds symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on six charges
What we know so far: 8 reports from 4 outlets, first at 29 Oct, 19:58 IST, latest at 31 Oct, 22:48 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Thursday 29 October
- The HinduINDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC likely to avoid mocking Parliament
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar to preside over proceedings, Kharge to move motion and Rahul Gandhi to speak at the end
- Friday 30 October
- The HinduCEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc's 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar postponed
The INDIA bloc was expected to hold a “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s official residence
- The HinduINDIA bloc postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Oct. 31 due to rain
Rahul Gandhi also alleged that the Home minister is trying his best to stop people from coming into Delhi for the November 1 rally
- Saturday 31 October
- Hindustan TimesAnti-SIR protest LIVE updates: INDIA bloc's ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to take place today
Anti-SIR protest LIVE updates: The INDIA bloc's march on November 1 would begin at noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction and culminate at the Ramlila Maidan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday.
- The HinduINDIA bloc to hold 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Delhi's Ramlila Maidan gears up for Nov. 1 rally | LIVE
INDIA Bloc says everyone united in protests, 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar today
- Hindustan TimesKharge accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of 'treason', levels 6 charges during INDIA bloc's mock impeachment
During the mock parliament held by INDIA bloc to publicly impeach Gyanesh Kumar, Kharge accused the CEC of being part of a “conspiracy orchestrated by the BJP”.
- NDTV6 Charges, Including Treason: INDIA Bloc Makes Case Against Gyanesh Kumar At Mock Impeachment
The BJP reacted by jabbing Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying he was now "sitting in a Parliament of his own choice, unable to win elections in reality".
- The HinduINDIA bloc holds symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on six charges
Move reflects the closure of institutional avenues, says LoP Rahul Gandhi; terms it a political weapon against all who colluded to destroy votes; warns ECI officials that they are first target; says CEC should be tried for treason